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Doctor Doom is a [[Marvel Comics]] villain wh- ''[[Killed Mid-Sentence|ARGH]]!''
'''''[[Silence, You Fool|SILENCE]], [[Troper]]!''''' '''[[Incoming Ham|You are not worthy to describe the glory of]]''' '''''[[Third Person Person|DOOM]]!''''' '''[[Self-Demonstrating Article|This task can be achieved only by DOOM himself]]!''' That is why Doom honored this [[Surrounded
I, Victor Von Doom, was introduced by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]] as the [[Arch Enemy]] of the [[Fantastic Four]], and one of the smartest men...no, the ''unquestioned smartest man'' on Earth. I was born in a Romani family in the [[Fictional Country]] of Latveria, as the son of a witch and a herbalist. When my beloved mother Cynthia was killed by the demons she had summoned to fight Latverian soldiers, I swore revenge, and the death of my father because of a Latverian tyrant only fueled my desire.
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I began to master both magic and technology, and when my fame reached the United States, I gained the opportunity to study in America. There I met Reed Richards, one of the few men on the planet whose intelligence can even approach my own (and then not by much, I can assure you). Wishing to resurrect my dead mother, I manipulated the fool into helping me construct a portal to hell; however, whether due to Reed's incompetence or intentional sabotage on his part out of jealousy for my genius (perhaps both), the device exploded and [[Scars Are Forever|damaged my face]] <ref> Due to [[Unreliable Narrator|source bias]], it should be noted that not only did Reed not have anything to do with the portal's explosion, he actually ''warned'' Doom that it would- [[Killed Mid-Sentence|ACK]]!.</ref>. I rightfully blamed Richards for the accident and [[Minor Injury Overreaction|withdrew from society for some time]].
I then joined a mysterious order which taught me secret knowledge, including metallurgy. I used it to create a suit of [[Power Armor]] I have used (with some modifications) since that day. From that moment, and forever more, I have been known as '''Doctor Doom'''. I overthrew the previous ruler of Latveria and claimed it as my own, becoming the new dicta- ruler of my country. Quickly my path crossed with the [[Fantastic Four]], who became my sworn enemies. However, I have also fought with almost every superhero in the [[Marvel Universe]] - [[The Avengers (Comic Book)|The Avengers]], [[
On that account, I have had more serious setbacks such as when that cursed Richards enabled me to be deposed in favor of [[Evil Prince|Prince Zorba]]. However, I eventually regained the throne with the help of Richards and his compatriots when I showed them that Zorba was laying waste to Latveria in his murderous madness. True, in their eyes they were participating in my retaking of the throne entirely for the sake of the oppressed people of Latveria, and that was good enough for me.
I also partook in several of the electronic entertainment devices that you call video games. I even starred in many as the main "villain." However Doom was greatly disappointed by Richards and his ilk not appearing in fighting games [[Marvel Super Heroes
Rumor even has it that the film-maker, [[George Lucas]], took inspiration from myself to create that cultural icon, [[Star Wars|Darth Vader]]. How fortunate for him that Doom has better things to do than indulge in petty litigation or more direct means with him.
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** [[Marvel 1602]] Doom who {{spoiler|assassinated the queen}} and was generally the [[Big Bad]] of the entire first series. Later, he kidnapped [[William Shakespeare]] because he wanted him to write about his travel to the end of the world.
** [[Peter David]]'s X-Factor Doom from The Summers Rebellion future - despite being somewhat weakened by age and circumstance, tied to a wheelchair and not completely in possession of my faculties, I still was more dangerous than the story's actual villains.
** A version of myself in the [[Age of Apocalypse]] happened to be director of Eurasian Security, fighting alongside that world's versions of [[Iron Man|Anthony Stark]],[[The Mighty Thor|Donald Blake]] and [[Spider
** In an old [[Elseworlds|What If]] story the experiment to rescue my mother from Hell goes without a hitch, resulting in a universe where Doom becomes Earth's greatest hero and marries the love of his life. However, because of my actions, Doom earns the ire of [[Satan|Mephisto]] who imposes on him a... stringent [[Sadistic Choice]]...
** A more recent [[Elseworlds|What If]] shows what would have happened if Doom had managed to keep the Beyonder's power, which results in him winning the Secret Wars, acquiring Thanos' [[Artifact of Doom|Infinity Gauntlet]], and [[Galactic Conqueror|dominating the cosmos]]. This attracts the attention of [[Sufficiently Advanced Aliens|the Celestials]] whom Doom eventually defeats in a war that [[Apocalypse How|destroys the planet]]. Using the last of my power, Doom [[What Do You Mean Its Not Symbolic|recreates Earth and humanity with it before becoming mortal myself in order to lead them to greatness]].
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* [[Byronic Hero]]
* [[Curb Stomp Battle]]: My last fight with [[Black Panther]], when Doom easily [[Out-Gambitted]] and crippled T'Challa. Though T'Challa paid Doom back for that in "Doomwar", I will not let that lie, I assure you.
* [[Deal
* [[Depending
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: Some claim that Reed didn't do what Doom has sworn vengeance on him for. In fact, retcons suggest that Reed was wrong and Doom's device actually worked perfectly well -- the problem was that Doom used it to look into Hell itself! Bah! No punishment is too great for that accursed Richards. Doom is greatly displeased by these ludicrous and patently false charges.
* [[Don't You Dare Pity Me!]]: ''Pity?'' '''PITY?!''' Only the weak are pitied, and Doom is never weak! '''DO YOU DARE TO IMPLY SUCH THINGS ABOUT DOOM?!?'''
* [[Doomy Dooms of Doom]]: It is Doom's name, and it is what Doom shall bring to those that oppose him. Why should Doom ''not'' be allowed the psychological advantage frequent use of his name enables?
* [[Driven
* [[Emperor Scientist]]
* [[Enemy Mine]]: So often have the accursed [[Fantastic Four]] had to call on Doom's aid that it is a wonder that the insipid masses still regard them and not Doom as heroes.
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* [[A God Am I]]: Many times Doom will seek (and occasionally win) god-like powers in order to further his schemes. However, even when he is not empowered, his pride sets him above gods - even they should show him the respect he deserves.
{{quote| '''Doom''': ''No one rivals Doom! There is no power on Earth, no intellect in all creation, to equal mine!''}}
* [[Go-Karting
* [[Grand Theft Me]]: One of Doom's many abilities, which I learned from aliens and have used to escape death and imprisonment on occasion. Richards speculates the reason I do not use this more often is because of my vanity. He would be mistaken, as is always the case when he attempts to contemplate the mind of Doom.
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: [[The Fantastic Four (
** [[Hey, It's That Voice!]]: A few were so puny that only tried to talk like Doom! They include [[Fantastic Four (
* [[I Gave My Word]]: I ''always'' keep my word. It is not my fault that [[Exact Words|others do not pay crucial attention to the exact words.]]
* [[Immortality Seeker]]:
{{quote| ''"As Doom will defeat all enemies, even age itself."''}}
** Well, [[Depending
{{quote| ''"My years already feel like eons. I fear the eons themselves cannot be endured."''}}
* [[Inferiority Superiority Complex|Inferiority Superiority Compl-]]- LIES! No doubt spawned by that accursed '''''RICHARDS!''''' Doom is ''of course'' superior, DEMONSTRATIVELY SO, and does not overcompensate.
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* [[Mad Scientist]]: A greater one than that pitiful, prideful accursed Richards whom you impudent fools worship as the epitome of men of super-science!
* [[Magitek]]/[[Magic Knight]]: Doom is one of the few residents of the Marvel Universe who possesses the skill and genius required to combine sorcery and super-science.
* [[Marvel vs. Capcom]]: I have graced Capcom games as a fighter in ''Marvel Super Heroes'' and ''[[
** However Doom is greatly pleased that [[Doctor Strange|Strange]] made it to ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3|Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'' as well as the pawn [[
* [[Minor Injury Overreaction]]: It is alleged in one [[Fantastic Four]] comic that the disfigurement that Doom received in trying to rescue his mother from Hell was actually a relatively minor scar, but he saw it as horribly devastating due to his vanity. What ''really'' messed up Doom's face was when he had his original suit of armor forged and impatiently decided to put the [[Nightmare Face|still red-hot metal mask on]]. Bah! Lies and insolence! The reports of Doom's disfigurement were ''not at all'' exaggerated; this is obviously a petty attempt at misinformation on Richard's part.
* [[Morally-Ambiguous Doctorate]]: Doom is definitely a nemesis, branded as a "villain," and considered to be evil, although there are people who would debate such claims (and Doom cares little for [[Radiohead|your opinion, which is of no consequence at all]]). However, I will concede that I have never completed an academic doctorate, but awarded my self the title once I took over Latveria. As the smartest man on the planet, of course, I deserve it.
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* [[Never My Fault]]: Of course. 'Fault' implies wrongdoing, and Doom is ''never'' wrong.
* [[Noble Demon]]: [[I Gave My Word|Doom is a man of his word]], and keeps his promises, ''even to his enemies''.
** Doom talking with [[Spider
{{quote| '''Spidey''': ...'cause you ''are'' a tyrant, and I can't wait until I turn on my TV and see you trying to defend yourself in the Hague.<br />
'''Doom''': It is well that I owe you a debt, for I would kill any other man who spoke those words to me. }}
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* [[Papa Wolf]]: Doom was vital in helping Susan Storm give birth to her and Richards's daughter, the condition being that I be able to name her. Doom christened her Valeria, and announced that anyone who tried to hurt her would have to answer to him. Nobody dares. I am like this to my adoptive son too.
* [[Pet the Dog]]: Master artist [[Jack Kirby]] (the only artist Doom deemed worthy to paint his royal portrait) once painted a poster depicting Captain America, Spider-Man and Thor giving toys to impoverished children. However, it has recently surfaced that the original sketch for the poster depicted Doom himself, dispensing toys alongside the others. To no surprise. Doom is, above all, a kind and generous man of the people and I will carve out the tongue of any who say otherwise.
* [[Power Fantasy]]: In [[Dark Reign (
** The fantasy also includes some [[Fetish Fuel]]: enslaved Emma Frost and Female Loki.
* [[Power Parasite]]: Steals Beyonders' ability is [[Secret Wars]].
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** And more recently, '''''BAAANNNNERR!'''''
* [[Superhero Packing Heat]]: While Doom is extremely powerful, I do carry a regular gun. I only use it if my opponent is not worth using much effort.
* [[Surrounded
* [[Steven Ulysses Perhero]]: I am called ''Victor Von Doom''. It has been said in jest that I never had a chance of journeying down a different path in life due this. Foolishness; Doom could easily alter history to make it so if he wished. Reality itself shall bend before the will of Doom!
** According to Benjamin Grimm, the film version of me changed his name to Doom in order to intimidate people. We do not speak of this, either.
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* [[Wanting Is Better Than Having]]: Occurs in the ''Emperor Doom'' graphic novel, where I, Doom, conquered the world, only to relinquished it '''back''' to the petty-minded jackanapes who would waste my valuable time with mundane details.
* [[Worthy Opponent]]: Doom will not compliment his enemies! However, there are a few whose skills are sufficiently dangerous that dealing with them is not a ''complete'' waste of Doom's time.
* [[You Fool!]]: I do call fools for what they are, especially that foolish Richards.
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